UN Aviation Agency Probes Security Breach Following Hacker’s Claim of Data Theft

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations entity setting global aviation standards, is currently investigating a cybersecurity breach. On Monday, ICAO disclosed that it's conducting an active assessment following reports of a possible security incident. The breach is allegedly tied to a known cybercriminal group targeting international bodies.

Hacker Claims

A forum post dated January 5 indicates a hacker reportedly accessed 42,000 ICAO documents containing personal data.

Details Leaked

The information believed to have been compromised includes full names, birth dates, residential and email addresses, phone numbers, educational backgrounds, and job histories. Some records may pertain to ICAO staff members.